Mayor: Wixom remains a leader

Wixom Mayor Kevin W. Hinkley delivered the ninth State of the City address last week before city residents, employees, local businesses and others, including state Sen. Mike Kowall from Michigan’s 15th District.

Among the many things discussed in his address, Hinkley spoke of “staying the course,” “investing with confidence” and “sustainability."

“We are extremely proud of the progress we are making together," Hinkley said. "We are determined that staying the course and investing in our community will sustain our community for years to come."

One of Hinkley’s major focuses of the evening was addressing infrastructure — roads, water and sewer — while maintaining other assets and delivering sound existing services.

“We must remain positive; we must continue to strengthen our investment; we must be confident that as a result," Hinkley said. "Wixom, indeed, has a continued bright future. We can’t afford to slow and we must finish what we started.”

Hinkley also spoke of entrepreneurial growth within the city. Wixom saw 38 new businesses in 2016, with continued signs of growth.

Hinkley also told the crowd, “During the past year, Wixom has remained a leader in the delivery of city services and the development of partnerships that promote and expand the quality of life that residents and businesses experience here. Through all of our efforts, the city’s future remains secure and prosperous. Residents’ overwhelming support of the city’s special millage last November has strengthened the city and provided it with resources that enable it to remain a leader in the delivery of city services."

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